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EdisonLearning, K12 Inc. Among National Companies Looking To Open New Online Charter Schools In Ohio
David Vasconez is running radio ads in Ohio for his company’s new online charter school. He’s working on a sponsorship deal with a minor league sports team. And there’s a grassroots student recruitment plan in the works. View Article ]   May 15, 2013, 08:20

Imagine School meeting heated
With their principal ousted in a recent mediation, the crowd of Imagine School parents that gathered Tuesday to learn the future of the North Port charter school wanted answers. View Article ]   May 15, 2013, 08:20

Texas Charter School Parents, Students Rally Capitol Support
The Texas Charter School Association welcomed more than 700 parents, students, teachers, industry leaders & legislators from across Texas to rally on the south steps of the State Capitol during National Charter Schools Week, showing their support for public charter schools and legislation moving this session with the backing of Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Senate Education Committee Chair Dan Patrick (above). View Article ]   May 15, 2013, 07:51

Maine: Education Committee votes along party lines to stall virtual charter schools
AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine would impose a moratorium on virtual charter schools and require that all charter schools function as nonprofit organizations if three measures endorsed Monday by the Legislature’s Education Committee become law. The committee voted 8-4 along party lines, with Democrats in the majority, to recommend passage of three bills that Democrats said would keep the profit motive out of public education. View Article ]   May 14, 2013, 08:20

Cumberland’s new middle school leader excited to start
Cumberland Academy has selected a veteran educator and one-time Tyler ISD principal to lead its new middle school, which will open this fall. Sherrill Echols ser­ved as the Caldwell Elementary Arts Aca­demy principal for two years before resigning in 2011 to spend more time with her family. View Article ]   May 14, 2013, 07:45

Texas charter school waitlist numbers remain fluid
As lawmakers debate expanding Texas charter schools to accommodate students wanting to leave unsatisfactory traditional classrooms, new details show charter school waitlist numbers can fluctuate during the year due in large part to varied reporting standards and duplications. View Article ]   May 10, 2013, 08:10

Charter school applicant interviews set for Tuesday, Wednesday
The State Board of Education's Committee on School Initiatives will interview charter school applicants beginning at 8 a.m. on both Tuesday and Wednesday. There are currently 13 open charter school slots. A live webcast of the interviews will be available.   Aug 31, 2011, 08:40


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